Question

On getting Gopu Mamas chappals, the music teacher tried not to look too happy. Why?

Answer 1

Hint: Mridu is a small girl in Chennai who lives with her grandmother Tapi and grandfather Thatha. One afternoon, Mridu and Tapi went to her aunt Rukku Manni's house. She runs into her cousins Lalli, Ravi, and Meena there. Mridu was welcomed with open arms at Rukku Manni's home.

Complete answer:
When Rukku Manni called Ravi to send the beggar away, the children were having a good time peering out the window. She was sick of the beggar coming to their house for the last week and demanded that he find a new home. The beggar had taken up residence in the garden.

The beggar informed them that he would go after a short break. It was extremely hot outside, and his feet were blistered. When the youngsters saw this, they became enraged and began making preparations to give him chappals.

Mridu recalled spotting a pair of old grey chappals on her way into Ravi's home. Ravi was the one who asked her who they belonged to. Ravi took the chappals and gave them to the beggar, requesting that he not return. The beggar, wearing chappals and blessing the children, walked away. It had come to the end of the music teacher's tenure. He was looking for his chappals, but they were nowhere to be seen. The youngsters had handed the beggar his chappals.

The music teacher's chappals were worn out, but he told Lalli they were brand new. Gopu Mama had only worn his new chappals a few times.

The music teacher was ecstatic to have them, but she was attempting to hide her joy. He tried to convey his displeasure with the youngsters and his loss.

Note: The central theme of the narrative is that — while individuals and elders often encourage us to be kind and compassionate toward animals and those in need, it is critical that we demonstrate our compassion by our actions rather than simply our words.